Question

To which nursing home resident could a nurse safely administer tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) without questioning the health care provider's order?

A
A client with coronary artery disease (CAD)
B
A client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
C
A client with narrow-angle glaucoma
D
A client with mild hypertension

Answer 1

A nurse can safely administer tricyclic antidepressants to a nursing home resident with CAD, BPH, or mild hypertension, but not to someone with narrow-angle glaucoma.

Step-by-step explanation:

To safely administer tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), the nurse should avoid giving them to a client with narrow-angle glaucoma (CA) due to potential adverse effects. Tricyclic antidepressants can cause an increase in intraocular pressure, which can worsen the condition. However, it would be safe to administer TCAs to a client with coronary artery disease (CAD) (AA), benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) (BA), or mild hypertension (DA) as long as their overall health is stable and there are no contraindications or drug interactions.